Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-92

Sanitary facilities

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Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-92
The following minimum sanitary facilities shall be supplied and maintained in sanitary, safe working condition. (1)
Bathroom. Every dwelling unit shall contain within its walls a separate room which affords privacy to any person within said room and which is equipped with the following required facilities:
a. Flush water closet. Such room shall be equipped with a flush water closet in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system.
b. Lavatory basin. Such room shall be equipped with a lavatory in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system.
(2) Bathtub or shower. Every dwelling unit shall contain within its walls a room which affords privacy to any person in such room and which is equipped with a bathtub or shower which is in good working condition and which is properly connected to an approved water and sewer system as herein provided. Such bathtub or shower may be provided within the bathroom required in the immediately preceding subsection.
(3) Kitchen. Every dwelling unit shall contain a separate room or area for the storage, preparation, cooking and eating of food. Such room or space shall be provided within the following minimum facilities:
a. Kitchen sink. Such room or space shall contain a kitchen sink, in addition to the lavatory required by this section, which is in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system.
b. Stove space. Such room or area shall contain adequate space for the installation of a stove or other authorized cooking facilities in such a manner that the stove or facilities may be easily accessible yet not located so as to endanger persons utilizing the other kitchen facilities.
c. Food storage space. Such room or area shall contain adequate space for dry food storage and, in addition, adequate space for refrigerated food storage facilities.
(4) Eating space. Every dwelling unit shall include adequate space for a dining table of ample size to accommodate as many persons as are authorized to occupy the dwelling unit.
(5) Hot water. Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, shower or bathtub required under the provisions of this section and any laundry facility installed in any dwelling unit, shall be provided with both hot and cold running water under pressure. The required flush water closet, however, need only be provided with cold water under pressure.
(6) Water heating facilities. Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with water heating facilities which are installed in an approved manner, properly maintained, and properly connected with hot water lines to the fixtures required to be supplied with hot water under this section. Water heating facilities shall be capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, shower and laundry facility or other similar units, at a temperature of not less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit at any time needed.
(7) Rubbish and garbage facilities. Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be provided with facilities for the safe and sanitary storage of rubbish and garbage and with facilities and services for the regular removal or disposal of such refuse.
(8) Insect and rodent harborage. Buildings used for human habitation shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation, and where insects or rodents are found they shall be promptly exterminated by acceptable processes which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
(9) Safe storage for drugs and household poisons. Each dwelling unit shall have facilities for the safe storage of drugs and household poisons.
(10) Heating and electrical facilities. Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be provided with heat and electricity in accordance with the following requirements:
a. Heating facilities. Every dwelling and multifamily dwelling shall be supplied with heating facilities that shall be properly installed, safely maintained and in good working condition, and that are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms located herein, to a temperature of at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
b. Electrical facilities. Every dwelling unit and all public and common areas shall be supplied with an approved electric service, outlets and fixtures which shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe working condition and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a manner prescribed by the ordinances, rules and regulations of the town:
1. Every habitable room of a dwelling or multifamily dwelling shall contain at least two separate and remote outlets, one of which may be a ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture.
2. In kitchens, three separate and remote wall-type electric convenience outlets or two such convenience outlets and one ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture shall be provided.
3. Every public hall, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room or furnace room, shall contain at least one electric light fixture.
4. In addition to the electric light fixture in every bathroom and laundry room, there shall be provided at least one electric outlet.
(11) Installation and maintenance. All supplied equipment and facilities shall be constructed, installed, and maintained in accordance with the following provisions:
a. Plumbing systems and fixtures. In buildings and structures used for human habitation, water lines, plumbing fixtures, chimneys, flues, stacks, waste and sewer lines, vents and drains shall be properly installed, connected, and maintained in working order and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and capable of performing the function for which they are designed. All repairs and installations shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the building code.
b. Heating equipment. Every heating, cooking, and water heating device located in a dwelling or multifamily dwelling shall be properly installed, connected, and maintained, and shall be capable of performing the function for which it was designed in accordance with the provisions of the building code.
c. Correction of defective system. Where it is found, in the opinion of the building official, that the electrical system in a building constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the building by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, he shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
d. Other facilities and equipment. All other equipment and all building space and parts in every dwelling and multifamily dwelling shall be constructed and maintained so as to properly and safely perform their intended function in accordance with the provisions of the building code.
(12) Removal or discontinuance. No owner, operator or occupant shall, for any reason, including nonpayment of rent or breach of any condition or covenant of a lease, cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this housing code to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling let by him except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process, or during temporary emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the building official, or except when so authorized under the statutes of the state.
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Plain English

Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-92 establishes a comprehensive set of minimum sanitary and habitability standards that every dwelling unit must meet. These standards cover a wide range of essential systems and spaces, including private bathroom facilities with a flush toilet and lavatory, a bathtub or shower, a functional kitchen with a sink and cooking and food storage space, hot and cold running water at a minimum of 110°F, adequate heating to at least 65°F, proper electrical service, and safe refuse storage. The provision also prohibits any owner, operator, or occupant from cutting off required services or utilities — even for nonpayment of rent — except in narrowly defined circumstances such as active repairs or emergencies approved by the building official.

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For Property Managers

Under Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-92, compliant property operators generally ensure that all required sanitary facilities — including bathrooms, kitchen fixtures, water heating equipment, heating systems, and electrical outlets — are installed, functional, and maintained in safe working order at all times. Operators typically conduct regular inspections to confirm that plumbing, heating, and electrical systems meet the specific minimums outlined in the provision, such as water temperature thresholds and room heating requirements. Critically, § 14-92(12) makes clear that discontinuing required services or utilities — including in response to nonpayment of rent — is not permitted except in the narrow circumstances the provision describes, such as temporary repairs or building-official-approved emergencies.

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For Tenants

Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-92 establishes a baseline of habitability conditions that tenants are entitled to have maintained throughout their tenancy, including working plumbing, adequate heat, hot water, and proper electrical service. If any of these required facilities are missing, broken, or have been shut off — particularly under § 14-92(12), which restricts an owner's ability to discontinue services even for nonpayment of rent — tenants may have grounds to raise a code violation with the local building official or housing authority. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider documenting conditions, contacting Enfield's building department, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the options available to them.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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